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Harry Connick Jr. and T.D. Jakes are the only major new faces of syndicated talk shows this fall. CREDIT: Getty Images

By RODNEY HO, originally filed Tuesday, September 6, 2016

It’s been tough in recent years for syndicated talk show hosts. Among the casualties: Meredith Vieira, Tyra Banks, Queen Latifah, Katie Couric, Jeff Probst and Anderson Cooper. The only solo success story over the past five years is part-time Atlantan Steve Harvey.

This fall’s two new faces are musician and former “American Idol” judge Harry Connick Jr. and Dallas megapreacher T.D. Jakes.

Starting next week, Jakes will take the 2 p.m. slot on 11 Alive, taking over for Rachael Ray. Jakeswill also receive a bonus 9 a.m. airing on sister station WATL-TV. (OWN will air episodes later as well.)

He did a successful test run in the summer of 2015. Here was an episode:

Ray will be buried at 3 a.m. on WATL-TV so fans of her with a DVR can continue to watch her.

Peachtree TV is bringing back Atlanta’s Judge Glenda Hatchett, who has been off the air for several years. Her original show “Judge Hatchett” aired from 2000 to 2008. Her new show is called “The Verdict’ and will air locally at 3 p.m., taking over for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” which moves to 4 p.m. The network is also picking up ABC’s “Last Man Standing” (10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.) and History’s “Pawn Stars” (11 p.m.).

“Seinfeld” on Peachtree TV moves from the 10 p.m. hour to 11:30 p.m. and midnight.

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hmm sounds interesting - i wonder what Connick's format will be. it's funny about bill cunningham - his radio show is in the vein of rush limbaugh, his tv show is exactly the opposite maury pauvich style. meredith - it's surprising she's gone. her show was good i thought